The honorees have been announced for the 39th annual ATHENA Leadership Awards.
Presented by the Ontario County Chamber of Commerce, the ATHENA Awards recognize accomplished individuals who actively support women in attaining professional excellence and leadership skills. Two awards are offered in two categories – the ATHENA Leadership Award and the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award for those under 40.
- Maggie Atkins, retired engineer and business manager.
- Dr. Catherine Cantwell, physician and former medical director with UR Medicine Thompson Health’s OB/GYN practice.
- Kerri DePorter, school counselor at Middlesex Valley Primary School.
- Dr. Beata Golec, pianist, composer and music educator at SUNY Geneseo.
- Melodie Kolmetz, physician assistant with UR Medicine’s Geriatrics Group.
- Dr. Melissa O’Loughlin, co-owner of Chosen Spot Chiropractic and Wellness.
- Donna Schaertl, founding member of Ontario County Back the Blue.
- Dr. Cynthia Teerlinck, physician at the Mary Clark Thompson Family Practice and the first female president of the Thompson Health Medical Staff.
- Lindsay Frarey, director of human resources and director of parks for the Town of Canandaigua.
- Abbey Friend-Vienna, lead listing agent for Friend Team Real Estate.
The ten awardees will be honored at an awards dinner on November 14 at Club 86 in Geneva. For more information, to reserve tickets, or for sponsorship opportunities, visit www.onchamber.com/athena or email [email protected].
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